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02/07/2023

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16/05/2023

Sad news

John Ball Zoo is deeply saddened to announce our male sitatunga, Chopper, died today, Tuesday, May 16th. Chopper was slated to be part of our new multi-species habitat, featuring pygmy hippos. After successful visual introductions between Chopper and the pygmy hippo throughout the last month, trained animal care staff were attempting a controlled introduction of our pygmy hippo with Chopper inside their habitat when the pygmy hippo suddenly attacked Chopper. Zoo staff separated the animals immediately. Our animal care team provided emergency care, but efforts to resuscitate Chopper were unsuccessful. Consistent with our animal care protocols and procedures, a full review of the incident is underway.

The Zoo has successfully introduced species many times, and our staff was thoroughly prepared for this introduction. This sad incident reminds us that despite enormous cautionary measures taken by Zoo staff over the last several weeks, the behavior of wild animals can be unpredictable. At John Ball Zoo, providing world-class care for our animals is our number one priority, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of Chopper, who was loved by all the staff that cared for him and who are today grieving this loss.

29/04/2023

Look what’s coming for Florida this weekend! 😳

26/04/2023

Verizon has an outage in Grand Rapids! The outage stops phone calls and text messages from going though! The best option is to message someone though Instagram or through Facebook Messenger! Verizon says that the issue should be fixed by tomorrow!

25/04/2023

Freeze warning is in effect!

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FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected with the normally colder locations dropping into the mid 20s.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Michigan.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

24/04/2023

Weekly weather

23/04/2023

Freeze warning until 8:00 am Monday morning! These cold conditions could kill crops and other plants! Cover any plants up if needed, wanted before 7:00 pm tonight!

21/04/2023

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21/04/2023

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Several counties in West Michigan are under a severe thunderstorm warning Thursday night.

21/04/2023

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21/04/2023

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING!!